1950s Vintage Ad: Formica Furniture Ad 1952. Mid-Century Modern Design Ideas for the Vintage Home. — Formica Furniture Ad 1952. Source: Pinterest

Updated February 14th, 2023

Vintage Formica Tables are a fantastic mid-century modern design that will just add that extra “something” to your vintage home.

They come in all shapes and forms from the colourful to the kitschy and even multi leveled. There is truly a table for all kinds of mid-century design tastes.

Today’s post is filled with those stunning formica tables from the 1950s and 1960s that will truly make you go “ahhhhhh I need” and get you pinning to your dream “Vintage home” Pinterest board asap.

ENJOY!

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“Vintage Formica Tables”-Mid-Century Modern Design Ideas for the Vintage Home

Cool Vintage Formica Table Examples

1950s Plant Stand from Germany in the coolest Atomic Design.

Atomic Formica Table 1950s Mid Century design — Source: Etsy

Lovely triangular plant stand – 1950s / 1960s.. Made in West Germany! The table board is made of wood with a formica surface in gray-offwhite marple optic (avail as of June 10th, 2022 HERE).

Source: Etsy

A 1950s wooden kitchen table/ dining table/ living room table with slanted legs and Formica tabletop with a brown line pattern on a beige background (avail as of June 10th, 2022 HERE).

Source: Etsy

1960s Nightstands Inlaid dark Teak Brass w/white Formica top, Scandinavian. SO CUTE!!!

mid century modern night stand teak with formica tops — Source: Etsy

Tripod Table Plant Stand or Collectibles 1950s/1960s featuring a black patterned Formica top.

Tripod Table Mid Century Plant Display Side End Table Formica — Source: Etsy

I’m loving all these designs! Here is another beauty.

Mid Century Modern tripod table with walnut handle and legs with formica top — Made in Germany-Mid Century. Source: Etsy

Formica Bar Cart Anyone?

mid century bar cart vintage trolly retro serving cart plant formica — Source: Etsy

2 tier 1960s side table perfect for your plant.

vintage midcentury plant stand 2 tier 1960s side table — Source: Etsy

Multi-level Ladder West German Formica Wood Planter.

Large coffee bean red Formica 1950’s kidney table.

Not a table but equally as cool, a 1960s Formica serving tray.

Vintage 1960s French formica serving tray with metal handles — Source: Etsy

Formica Vintage Ads:

1950s vintage Formica table Advertising -1950s vintage ad. — Source: Pinterest

1950s Vintage Formica Kitchen Advertisement — Source: Pinterest

Vintage Ad for formica countertop patterns. Mid Century design — Source: Pinterest

1950s diner table vintage advertising — Source: Pinterest

Question Time: What was your favorite design? And do you own a Formica table yourself? Share in the comments below.

FURTHER READING: Check out my archive of ‘Vintage Home Decor’ Posts HERE.

Are you shopping for vintage Mid Century Modern / Mid Century Furniture & Home Decor? Then take a look at my Etsy collection I have created of items for sale HERE (updated monthly).

Liz

If you are looking to add a touch of the 1950’s to your home decor, the best way to do this is by scouring vintage photos. Why? Well clearly its the best example of how people ACTUALLY dressed up their homes (as opposed to what you see in the magazines). So for today’s post I have searched the internet for these images so that those who are interested, can begin decking out their homes in true 1950’s style.

Disclosure: Some of the links on my blog from Etsy , eBay, are Affiliate Links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

Note: If the item you clicked on is no longer available, just do a search for like items. There are loads of vintage items being added to Etsy and eBay daily!

Decor ideas from the homes of the 1950’s

The Vintage Photos…

Lets begin with Gladys of Sioux City in her front room-June, 1956.

First up Gladys is cute as button. Her mirror on the fireplace is fantastic and the flower stand by the window is outstanding and very mid century.

1950s vintage photo: 1956 photo of an older woman in her living room. fantastic Mid Century Interior Design Inspiration. — Source: Flickr

Family Dinner. Lots to look at in this photo. From the dishware to the fridge to the cute border on the kitchen curtain, it’s all so very 1950s.

1950s vintage photo of a family eating dinner in their kitchen at the table. Super 1950s kitchen decor / interior design inspiration. — Source: Etsy

1953 Dance Party. The colour in the curtains match part of the flowers in the wallpaper (good job!). Also can we take a moment to admire the dresses in this post. According to Flickr , Patrick Q the lady in the green dress was his grandmother and she held onto that dress until the day she died around 40 years later.

1953 Dance Party vintage image-The vintage 1950s photo is showcasing 1950s evening dresses and mens wear. — Source: Flickr

The fiberglass lamp shade is amazing!

February 1, 1958 a young woman on the phone her 1950s gown before heading to the dance.

Before the dance, 1958 girl in a fancy 1950s gown in her livingroom vintage image — Source-Flickr

Cute Baby alert in a 1958 living room. The chairs and table are so mid-century cool and coveted pieces in today’s modern world.

1958 Baby in livingroom vintage photo — Source: Flickr

You can never have enough lamps….apparently. Not sure if I would adopt this look in my home though.

1950s photo of a livingroom with lots of lamps and big furniture. — Source: Etsy

A flower couch and shiny flower wallpaper is the backdrop for this young 1950s couple posing on their couch.

1950s photo of a young couple on a couch in 1950s fashions. — Source: Etsy

1950s/ Mid Century Modern Vintage Photo of Mom and Daughters Standing in Kitchen, View From Living Room. SO much home decor inspiration in this photo!

Source: Etsy

A nice streamlined 1950’s interior design look (I’m really digging the couch and the pillow).

1950s photo of a woman on a couch wrapping a christmas present — Source: Etsy

Mid Century Kitchen, with the coolest floor (see my vintage post on Linoleum Flooring HERE).

vintage photo of a mid century 1950s kitchen — Source: Etsy

The brown bathroom with a pink tub and double sink.

1950s photo of a bathroom vintage image — Source: Etsy

Birds and sunflowers shower curtain.

1950s woman in the bathroom brushing teeth vintage image — Source: Etsy

Mental Note: Take photos of your child’s first communion in front of your first TV so you can remember them both fondly. Mix and match curtains and wallpaper again.

1950s vintage image of young girl and television -First Communion. — Source: Etsy

Young boy in his bedroom -1955.

1955 Kodacolor Print Vintage Snapshot Photo Boy in His Bedroom — Source: Etsy

1955 Bedroom Interior.

Bedroom Interior, 1955: Vintage Snapshot Photo — Source: Etsy

Well friends, I hope you enjoyed taking a look at true 1950’s decor and if your redesigning your home in an authentic 50’s style, I hope it helped!

Question time: Do you like 1950’s decor? Or are you a fan of other era’s? Share in the comments below.

FURTHER READING: Check out my archive of ‘Vintage Home Decor‘ Posts HERE.

Liz

Tag: mid century modern

“Vintage Formica Tables”-Mid-Century Modern Design Ideas for the Vintage Home

Cool Vintage Formica Table Examples

Formica Vintage Ads:

Decor ideas from the homes of the 1950’s

The Vintage Photos…